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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 7 of 20 MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution 12-2407 — Street Lighting Assessment Annual Rate Resolution The City Clerk read Resolution 12-2407 by title as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASELBERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY; ESTABLISHING THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ROLL; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Resolution 12-2407 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on August 6, 2012. Staff Presentation: Marty Pawlikowski, Special Projects Coordinator, gave a brief overview of the item, explaining that approval of the Annual Rate Resolution was being requested. He stated that this would be the fourth year of the Street Lighting Assessment Program, and that the rates had remained the same for the previous three years. He requested approval of the Resolution so assessment for the street lighting could be accomplished. Mr. Pawlikowski added that 65 street lights have been installed since the program's inception, and 2 more will be installed in the near future, with others that are currently under consideration. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding concerns about funding deficiencies in the program; a proposed rate study; timing for placing the assessments on the tax rolls; street lighting addition and replacement goals; and consideration of a future workshop to discuss what would be necessary to sustain the prograrn. Recommendation: The Interim City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 12-2407. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Resolution 12-2407 to hear and consider comments and questions regarding this issue. No one calve forward to address Resolution 12-2407. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 12-2407.